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Friday, February 11, 2011

Cricky Across the 50 Blog Hop

This Blog Hop goes "live" at 9:00AM PST

A Big Cricut Hello & Chirp to each of you! Welcome to the Cricky Across the 50 Blog Hop hosted by K Andrew of Getting Cricky! If you are here from Amy's page then you are in the right spot. If you just arrived here and would like to start from the beginning please go to KAndrew's Getting Cricky! . For this blog hop K Andrew is celebrating her big move across the country with a big road trip, and of course this hop across the 50 states! She has asked us all to post a little bit about the state we are representing, and then to post our Favorite Craft Project. I am representing the state of Delaware.

Delaware is known as the "First State" because it was the first of the 13 colonies to ratify the US Constitution---making it the first state in the union. Basically, Delaware was the trend setter for the remaining states. Delaware ranks 49th in square mileage among the states. It is made up of only 3 counties....New Castle to the North, Kent in Central Delaware and Sussex county to the south. Due to it's location, it's a quick 2 hour drive to the big cities of Washington D.C., Baltimore or Philadelphia.

My favorite part of Delaware is a beach town known as Rehoboth. It's a beautiful shore town with a mile long boardwalk. One side is the Atlantic Ocean, the other side is full of restaurants, shops, amusement park style rides and games and my favorite.....ICE CREAM!!!! Read an article about Rehoboth Beach from Southern Living here.

Recipe:

All solid paper from Recollections

Sweet Treats Cricut Cart

D'Vine Swirls Embossing Folder

Sizzix Wild Dashes Embossing Plate

Cotton Candy Stickles

Walnut Stain Stickles

Frosted Lace Stickles

Fiskars Scallop Punch

Basic Narrows Ribbon
Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

******BLOG CANDY******

I am offering a package of Stickles to one lucky person who will be chosen randomly on Monday by random.org. To be eligible you must become a follower of my page and leave a comment letting me know if you've ever been to Delaware....(I'm expecting to hear no more often than yes)

Please make sure to leave comments on all of the blogs for a chance to win a ton of different Grand Prizes on Getting Cricky's blog, from these great companies:Scrap N Tote, Scrap N Easel, Cri-Kits, Creative Charms, Memory Miser, Scrappy Chic Cafe, Loralie Designs, My Pink Stamper, Peachy Keen Stamps, Cricut Town, The Scrappin' Table, Piktails, and Pink by Design.

Not only are there Grand Prizes, please make sure to visit ALL the blogs, as EVERY single blog will have fabulous giveaways (cricut cartridges, paper packs, copic markers, yourstory bundle, clear stamp sets, and tons more).

Wonderful pictures. Love the rides =) And your card is just sooo yummi =) I have unfotunatly not been to any of the states =( But one day i will visit at least one of them =) I am already a follower =)

I grew up in Mass and never did get to see Delaware. I live in Calif now and I love the warm weather.. I am a new follower and I love your ice cream cone card... Have to keep hopping...Happy Crafting!!Karen dkolopez@msn.com

LOve love love the colors on your card! Thanks for sharing! New follower! Never been to Delaware but would love to visit one day! Just by reading how you describe your state, Im picturing that I'm there right now!creativediva98@gmail.comcreativediva98.blogspot.com

Meagan! I love Del-a-where?!I lived there for one year fall 90-91). I have lived all my other years in MinneSNOWta. I have wonderful memories of DE!! I lived in Wilmington as a stipendary volunteer. You described DE perfectly (to my recollection). I think I have been to all those places. It is so beautiful. And your card is so fitting b/c we ate a lot of fresh-made ice cream (on cones) while I was there. (Seems everything was pretty fresh.) Cute cut!

Yes, I have been there. I don't think I ever went sightseeing but I have been through it many times. I may have stopped to eat or rest there too but I never recall having ice cream....now I know better. Only...I think I will wait til summer. LOL We are still buried under 3 ft. of snow and the last thing I want right now is something cold/ice. Any ways, I am a follower.

We made a point to drive through Delaware when going to Ocean City, MD just so we could say we had been there. We got the best strawberries there at a road side stand. Now my DH and I say the best strawberries are in Delaware.username at yahoo dot com

I admit... I have never been to Delaware... I spent a week in New Jersey up and down the coast. So I did come close... but not close enough. I think it would be a fabulous place to visit though! Thanks for sharing! pjritsema at gmail dot com

Well, I've never visited there IRL but I feel like I just did! What a great advertisement for your state <3 I also LOVE ice cream and your card is just delicious!!! I'm a new follower of your blog and hope you will come check out mine sometime too!

Love the beach & boardwalk too. Never been to DE before, maybe someday! I love your cards. I hope to find more time someday to make great cards like this! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.Jen from Ohiozenderzoocrew@yahoo.com

Hi there,To be honest, I can't remember if I passed through Delaware on my road trip to Maine or not. I think I did! All I know is it's beautiful back East and so green in the summer. Love your card too. Just my style!

Your Delaware pictures are beautiful! And your ice cream project- LOVE IT! thanks for sharing! Nope, never been to Delaware but your pictures definitely make me want to see more! just became a follower. chrisbrown1973@hotmail.com

Gorgeous pictures! Yes, I have been to Delaware many times. I grew up in CT and my dh and I lived in PA for about 10 years. I live in the Midwest now, and I really miss the ocean!!I am a follower. *smiles*debbihockman1 at sbcglobal dot net

Thanks for sharing your blog! Love ice cream and beaches! I have never been to Delaware, but I am following you! Won't you come to Georgia and follow me????Genellebrown7444@bellsouth.netgrannysbullfrogsandbutterflies@blogspot.com

Thank you for sharing your state information. It is beautiful. Thank You so much for the chance to win some of these beautiful gifts plus to see a little about every state and to join some great one. And your beautiful crafts

Thank you for sharing your state information. It is beautiful. Thank You so much for the chance to win some of these beautiful gifts plus to see a little about every state and to join some great one. And your beautiful crafts

OK, I haven't been to Delaware, but my neighbor lived there for a few years. Your photos are gorgeous, I might have to hop in the car and take a drive. Your ice cream card is yummy!!Amyscatsamylfahnestock@gmail.com

Hello from Louisiana, and no I've never been to Delaware, although I do want to visit one day. I'm a history buff so I definitely want to see all of the original 13 colonies one day. Love your ice cream card! Ice cream was my dad's favorite treat. His bedtime snack was coffee and ice cream every night :-)

I am a BIG YES to visiting Delaware - because I lived there for almost 10 years and my family STILL lives there! If there is one place I'd like to move back to one day, it is definitely Delaware (a point I made to my husband just last night, lol). Love Rehobeth too! The card is a perfect representation of the FUN you can have there! I am a follower. Thanks for sharing and the awesome giveaway!

Wow Meagan - Delaware sounds fabulous! Those counties sound like you are in England instead of the US :) I have never been there but would sure like to go visit every state on the Eastern coast - one of these days :) I am from Utah, land locked! I am a new follower - love your creative style. Darling card - looks good enough to eat and ice cream is my favorite too!